Honor System & Standards of Academic Conduct
If the reported violation qualifies for a Class-B sanction based upon its severity, if the respondent has a prior history of academic misconduct, or if the faculty member or respondent declines to participate in FAR, then SCAI completes the investigation and administrative resolution process as follows.
Student Conduct and Academic Integrity:
i. Investigates the allegations detailed in the notice and examines all available information provided by the reporting party and witnesses, where applicable. Student Conduct and Academic Integrity will also offer to meet with the respondent to provide them with the information that warranted the notice of charges, and an opportunity to address the allegations and provide additional information.
ii. Determines whether the available information and statements provide clear and convincing evidence that the respondent violated the Honor System and Standards of Academic Conduct, or whether the matter can be closed without a finding of responsibility. In the event the respondent is found responsible, Student Conduct and Academic Integrity will also recommend an appropriate sanction or sanctions.